The Toms River North girls soccer team is replicating its success from last season.

The Mariners (14-1 overall, 13-1 in the Class A South division) are off to a remarkable start as of Wednesday, and junior midfielder Madison Bennert has contributed to that achievement, according to Toms River North girls soccer coach Thomas Miller.

“Maddy is a both a facilitator and scoring midfielder for us. She has a powerful shot and also connects well with and off of Jenna (Royson), our striker, and Marisa (Tava) our attacking midfielder,” Miller said. “This year with her play she has solidified herself in the position on the left midfield.”

Marisa Tava (19) of Toms River North celebrates with Maddy Bennett after scoring a goal against Brick during girls high school soccer game at Toms River North High School,Toms River,NJ.
Monday, October 9, 2017.
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Bennert’s signature moment of the season probably came on Oct. 5 when she scored the game-winning goal late in the second half for a 1-0 win over Jackson Memorial. That win gave the Mariners a split in the regular season series with the Jaguars, as Jackson Memorial won the first meeting, 2-1, on Sept. 15.

“We really needed the win against Jackson after we lost to them the first time. The girls knew it would be a difficult game because they are so good,” Miller said. “It was a close game, and, with a couple minutes left, Paige Farley played a ball into the box area and it fell to Maddy's left foot. She finished it beautifully in the back of the net.”

Toms River North’s Emily Royson gets her foot on ball as she battles Toms River South’s Samantha Labianaca for control. Toms River North Girls Soccer vs Toms River South in Toms River NJ on October 13, 2016.
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Toms River South’s Madison Meise battles with Toms River North’s Paige Farley for ball during first half action. Toms River North Girls Soccer vs Toms River South in Toms River NJ on October 13, 2016.
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The Week 5 Asbury Park Press readers' player of the week poll received the second-highest total of the season, with 20,693 votes cast. Readers picked Freehold Township’s Laura Noseworthy with 8,007 votes or 38.69 percent of the votes. The runner up was Alessia La Rosa with 6,165 votes (29.79 percent), and the third-place finisher was Toms River North’s Madison Bennert with 4,319 votes (20.87 percent).

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Marisa Tava (19) of Toms River North celebrates with Maddy Bennett after scoring a goal against Brick during girls high school soccer game at Toms River North High School,Toms River,NJ.
Monday, October 9, 2017.
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Paige Noonan (18) of Brick and Marisa lava of Toms River North battle for the ball during girls high school soccer game at Toms River North High School,Toms River,NJ.
Monday, October 9, 2017.
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Paige Noonan (18) of Brick and Marisa lava of Toms River North battle for the ball during girls high school soccer game at Toms River North High School,Toms River,NJ.
Monday, October 9, 2017.
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Maria Karagiannakis (3) of Toms River North celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal Brick during girls high school soccer game at Toms River North High School,
Toms River,NJ. Monday, October 9, 2017.
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Paige Noonan (18) of Brick and Jenna Royson (8) of Toms River North battle for the ball during girls high school soccer game at Toms River North High School,Toms River,NJ.
Monday, October 9, 2017.
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Paige Noonan (18) of Brick and Jenna Royson (8) of Toms River North battle for the ball during girls high school soccer game at Toms River North High School,Toms River,NJ.
Monday, October 9, 2017.
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Paige Noonan (18) of Brick and Jenna Royson (8) of Toms River North battle for the ball during girls high school soccer game at Toms River North High School,Toms River,NJ.
Monday, October 9, 2017.
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Lauren Camara (23) of Toms River North during girls high school soccer game against Brick at Toms River North High School,Toms River,NJ.
Monday, October 9, 2017.
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Tierney Garkowski (22) of Brick and Nicole Turelli (24) of Toms River North Battle for the ball during girls high school soccer game at Toms River North High School,Toms River,NJ.
Monday, October 9, 2017.
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Tierney Garkowski (22) of Brick and Nicole Turelli (24) of Toms River North Battle for the ball during girls high school soccer game at Toms River North High School,Toms River,NJ.
Monday, October 9, 2017.
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